Happy Walters (agent for Amare) posted on twitter: “There will be a sign and trade with NY. Will give you all more cap space courtesy of Amar’e.” According to RealGM “The trade exception of $16.5 million is equal to Stoudemire’s first-year salary in New York and means that Phoenix would be landing a player like David Lee in return. The Knicks are...

Top performers from Day 3 of the Orlando Summer League Damion James (Nets): James has out played fellow rookie Derrick Favors through the first three games. James scored a game high 30 points (9-of-18 shooting). The Texas rookie is averaging 20.7 (2nd overall) points and 6.3 rebounds. Paul George (Pacers)- George followed up his eight rebound, seven steal game with 15 points...

Top three performers from Day 2 of the Orlando Summer League: Gerald Henderson (Bobcats): Henderson had team highs of 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. He made 10-of-11 free throws and has scored over 20 points in his each of his first two games. Terrence Williams (Nets): Williams had a game high 24 points (8-of-12 from the field). He also chipped in seven rebounds...

Top three performers from Day 1 of the Orlando Summer League: Lance Stephenson (Pacers): Stephenson had game highs of 21 points and eight free throw attempts. He also chipped in with four rebounds, three assists and one block. The Pacers need a play maker and they believe Stephenson could run the point. The 40th overall pick in the NBA Draft already looks like a steal. Luke Harangody...

According to the NY Daily News: “The Knicks could also have the inside track on signing free agent point guard Luke Ridnour whose price tag is too high for Milwaukee. Ridnour would serve as the perfect mentor for second-year point guard Toney Douglas, having been used in a similar role last season with the Bucks and their rookie Brandon Jennings.” My take: For the second...

According to the NY Daily News: “The Knicks could also have the inside track on signing free agent point guard Luke Ridnour whose price tag is too high for Milwaukee. Ridnour would serve as the perfect mentor for second-year point guard Toney Douglas, having been used in a similar role last season with the Bucks and their rookie Brandon Jennings.” My take: For the second...

According to the StarTribune: “David Kahn says he plans to call two agents at 11 o’clock Wednesday, when the NBA’s free-agency negotiation period begins. I hear from a good league source that one of those two guys is Memphis forward Rudy Gay. The question about Gay is whether the Wolves would try to package a front-loaded offer too painful for the Grizzlies to match or...

According to the StarTribune: “David Kahn says he plans to call two agents at 11 o’clock Wednesday, when the NBA’s free-agency negotiation period begins. I hear from a good league source that one of those two guys is Memphis forward Rudy Gay. The question about Gay is whether the Wolves would try to package a front-loaded offer too painful for the Grizzlies to match or...

Pick 33: Kings- Hassan Whiteside Whiteside was a projected first round pick by several mock drafts. He led the nation in blocks per game (5.4) and was selected as the C-USA Defensive Player of the Year. His 182 blocks was the fourth most for one season in Division 1 history. He is 7”0″ with a 7-7 wingspan and 9-5 reach. The Kings boast an impressive front court with this...

Pick 33: Kings- Hassan Whiteside Whiteside was a projected first round pick by several mock drafts. He led the nation in blocks per game (5.4) and was selected as the C-USA Defensive Player of the Year. His 182 blocks was the fourth most for one season in Division 1 history. He is 7”0″ with a 7-7 wingspan and 9-5 reach. The Kings boast an impressive front court with this...

According to Chris Broussard of ESPN: “Plugged-in sources saying Knicks high on Joe Johnson’s list of teams,”Broussard wrote on his Twitter page.” Pros: If LeBron James, does not come to NY then JJ could be a “suitable” replacement. He has made the All-Star team in four straight seasons and this past season was named to All-NBA Third Team. His size (6’7″-240)...

If the New York Knicks swing and miss on LeBron James, Joe Johnson would be a decent replacement.  Especially since he apparently really wants to be there.

Three undrafted free agents the Knicks should target: Sherron Collins: The Knicks have to bring in the senior point guard from Kansas. Despite his inconsistent senior season (15.5 points and 4.5 assists) he averaged 18.9 points and 5 assists in his junior season. One of the reasons he was not one of the 60 players drafted was his size and conditioning leading up to the draft. He...

“Donnie Walsh said he sees Rautins, who spent much of his pre-draft workout with the Knicks at the point, as a combo guard, and described Fields as “super athletic.” I did not expect New York to draft Andy Rautins or Landry Fields. However, the draft strategy changed when Armon Johnson, Terrico White and Darington Hobson all were selected in the second round right before...

Three undrafted free agents the Knicks should target: Sherron Collins: The Knicks have to bring in the senior point guard from Kansas. Despite his inconsistent senior season (15.5 points and 4.5 assists) he averaged 18.9 points and 5 assists in his junior season. One of the reasons he was not one of the 60 players drafted was his size and conditioning leading up to the draft. He...

“Donnie Walsh said he sees Rautins, who spent much of his pre-draft workout with the Knicks at the point, as a combo guard, and described Fields as “super athletic.” I did not expect New York to draft Andy Rautins or Landry Fields. However, the draft strategy changed when Armon Johnson, Terrico White and Darington Hobson all were selected in the second round right before...

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports: “Nets and Bucks still finalizing the 2nd-round pick in Chris Douglas-Roberts deal, but one team exec. says won’t be 44 now” “If not for a second-rounder this year, than for future considerations”. My take: The Nets already hold the Nos. 3, 27, 31 in the upcoming draft. After a promising first half...

According to www.realgm.com “There may have been another shift in the speculation surrounding where LeBron James will sign when he becomes a free agent in less than two weeks. During an interview on ESPN Radio in New York, Stephen A. Smith said sources have told him that James is now leaning toward signing with the Knicks and that this factor played a role in Tom Izzo turning...

Game 7 was an epic game filled with defensive battles, with the Lakers winning 83-79. LA became the seventh team ever to face a 3-2 deficit in the Finals to come back to win the final two games. They have now won five titles in the past 11 seasons. Phil Jackson is now 48-0 when his team wins Game 1 of a playoff series and has won a record 11 titles as a Head Coach. Key reasons: 1...

Since 1959 the Celtics have beaten the Lakers all four times in a Game 7. However, this Boston team lacks a Bill Russel or Larry Bird. Last night reminded us this was the same team that finished 27-27 over the final 54 games of the regular season. Rajon Rondo picked the wrong time to have the worst game of the Finals. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett failed to attempt a free throw...

Here is a look at five players all earning over $10+ million for next season Rashard Lewis ($20.5 million) Lewis will be the highest paid player on the Orlando Magic roster for the next three seasons. Since joining the Magic in 07-08, his regular season scoring has declined the past three seasons. He had a dreadful conference finals vs. the Celtics averaging just 8.2 points (34 percent...

Glen Davis ($3.3 million) Despite missing 28 regular season games (injury) his real value has come in the postseason. In Game 4 of the NBA Finals he scored 18 points with four offensive rebounds and two steals. “Big Baby” has the ability to out muscle his opponents in the paint and has been a key reserve during the Celtics playoff run. Davis is 24 years old and next season...

Carlos Boozer had these comments when making his media rounds on ESPN radio this week: “Oh, absolutely I do. I think he’s a very good, young player though. I think he had a great season. He was an All-Star this year. I think he has a great upside to him. I do think I’m better but, I mean, that’s for you guys to debate about. I don’t worry about that kind of stuff. I just...

Does DeMarcus Cousins have the best pro potential in the upcoming NBA Draft? According to John Hollinger of ESPN he does. This past season Cousins led all NCAA Division 1 basketball players with a 35.45 player efficiency rating. The next notable player was Evan Turner who finished 5th with 31.30. Cousins projected NBA PER came out to 16.14 which qualified as the fifth-highest...

“Derek Fisher was the difference,”  Doc Rivers declared. Derek Fisher made three big shots down the stretch to help secure a 91-84 win and 2-1 series lead. He finished with 16 points (11 in the 4th quarter). With the Celtics paying more attention to Kobe, Fisher made five of his seven field goal attempts and the game clinching free throw. His three point play gave the Lakers...